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Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Community Revitalization Projects, Fire House Expansion in Aston, Delaware County

August 14, 2018
Aston, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders on a tour of state-supported community revitalization projects in Aston, Delaware County. “Today’s visit has been a great opportunity to see a place where a lot of progress is being made,” said Deputy Secretary […]

Wolf Administration Announces Funding for Water, Accessibility, and Safety Improvements in Five Counties

August 13, 2018
Harrisburg, PA — Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced more than $3.75 million in Community Block Grant Development (CDBG) funding to provide clean water, repair roadways and sidewalks, and improve sewage in communities in Blair, Centre, Fayette, Schuylkill, and Somerset counties. “This vital grant program will allow for costly […]

Governor Wolf Announces Freshpet to Expand Presence in Pennsylvania, Create 100 Jobs

August 8, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Freshpet, Inc. (Freshpet), a producer of fresh dog and cat food, will expand its pet food production operations at its current location in Hanover Township, Northampton County. The expansion will create 100 new full-time jobs in the next three years. “Freshpet’s growth has been a significant […]

Governor Wolf Announces Funding to Bring Broadband Access to Nearly 1,400 Customers in Rural Potter County

August 7, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new funding to bring broadband internet access to nearly 1,400 customers across Potter County through the construction of more than 100 miles of fiber cable. “Access to broadband opens the lines of communication in many ways,” Governor Wolf said. “By bringing faster internet service to rural Pennsylvania, […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Loan Funding Enabling Businesses to Relocate to, Reopen in Pennsylvania

August 2, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program for three business projects in two counties that will enable the relocation of businesses into Pennsylvania and will re-open a closed-down limestone mining site. The projects are expected to create nearly 40 full-time jobs. “Any […]

Governor Wolf Announces Creation of up to 188 New Jobs Through Air Liquide Expansion in Northampton County

July 31, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Air Liquide Advanced Materials, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty chemicals in the semiconductor business and subsidiary of Air Liquide Group, has chosen Pennsylvania as the location to expand its operations in a move that will create nearly 200 family-sustaining new jobs in Northampton County. “This project […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Blight Remediation and Housing Access Projects in Girardville

July 30, 2018
Girardville, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders on a tour of state-supported blight remediation and housing access projects in Girardville, Schuylkill County. “The Wolf Administration is committed to making Pennsylvania a great place to live and work, from the largest cities […]

Wolf Administration Visits State-Supported Downtown Revitalization Projects and Business Incubator in Hazleton

July 30, 2018
Hazleton, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders and stakeholders on a tour of state-supported downtown revitalization projects and the Penn State Hazleton LaunchBox business incubator in Hazleton, Luzerne County. “There’s a positive atmosphere brewing in Hazleton’s business core,” said Vilello. “I’m […]

Wolf Administration Hosts Demonstration of PA Business One-Stop Shop, Highlighting Governor’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship and Small Business

July 30, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Business Finance Carol Kilko was joined by Harrisburg-area entrepreneur Amma Johnson, founder of the AMMA JO brand, to demonstrate Governor Wolf’s new PA Business One-Stop Shop, a tool designed to help entrepreneurs in all stages of starting and running a business. […]

Governor Wolf Announces Funding to Minority-Owned Small Businesses, Promoting Job Creation and Economic Growth Through Diversity

July 27, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of five loans to minority-owned small businesses through the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority (PMBDA) that will help the businesses grow, thrive, and create jobs across the commonwealth. “The PMBDA is a vital program that helps ensure every business owner in Pennsylvania has access to […]

Wolf Administration Highlights Job Training Program Success Stories Made Possible by Governor’s Manufacturing PA Initiative

July 24, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Technology and Innovation Sheri Collins joined representatives from Reading Area Community College (RACC), Johnstown Area Regional Industries (JARI), Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center, and other partners to provide an update on Governor Wolf’s Manufacturing PA initiative, which supports Pennsylvania’s manufacturing community […]

Wolf Administration Announces New Funding for Cleanup of Former Allison Hill Automotive Site

July 19, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of new funding through the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) that will provide for the cleanup of 2.3 acres of the former Allison Hill Automotive site in Harrisburg, Dauphin County to provide for further development on the property for a Hamilton Health Center building addition. […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Funding for Five Projects to Promote Energy Efficiency, Support Farmers, and Spur Economic Development

July 17, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced five new project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), that will benefit Pennsylvania residents and businesses through promoting energy efficiency, providing farmers with crucial loan funding, and building out infrastructure to bring abundant energy to homes and commercial buildings. “To spur economic development in Pennsylvania, it […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Apprenticeship Opportunities for Construction and Heavy Equipment Operation in Western Pennsylvania

July 16, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of a grant to PA Heavy & Highway to expand its apprenticeship program to train additional workers in the fields of heavy equipment operation, construction form carpentry, and construction labor. The funding will build on the governor’s commitment to expanding job training opportunities for Pennsylvanians and […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Community Revitalization Projects in Waynesboro, Franklin County

July 16, 2018
Waynesboro, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders and stakeholders on a tour of state-supported community revitalization projects in Waynesboro, Franklin County. “This is my first time in Waynesboro, and I’m blown away by the charm of the downtown,” said Deputy Secretary […]

Wolf Administration Tours Multiple State-Supported Community Revitalization Projects in Erie

July 13, 2018
Erie, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders and stakeholders on a tour of state-supported community revitalization projects in Erie. “Erie has become a model of community revitalization for the state,” said Deputy Secretary Vilello. “The Wolf Administration has prioritized economic development […]

Wolf Administration Highlights State-Supported Economic Development and Infrastructure Projects in Oil City

July 11, 2018
Oil City, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined the local leaders and partners on a tour of community revitalization and economic development projects in Oil City, Venango County. The tour included stops at the sites of a future craft brewery in the historic […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Loan Approvals, Supporting Small Business Expansion and 125 Manufacturing Jobs

July 11, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program for two business projects in Westmoreland County that will help create and retain approximately 125 jobs statewide. The loan funding will assist businesses with the costs of expanding into larger, more capable facilities that will […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of Revitalization Project Linking Lycoming College Campus to Downtown

July 9, 2018
Multi-Phase RACP Project Will Link Campus to Surrounding Neighborhoods Williamsport, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders, college officials, and alumni in breaking ground on the Lycoming College Gateway Building, the first phase of a long-term project to create a stronger link between the college’s campus […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Food and Housing Access Projects in Kittanning

July 6, 2018
Kittanning, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders in touring two state-supported programs that increase access to food and affordable housing in Kittanning, Armstrong County. “Seeing the physical construction of this critical work to support members of the Kittanning community is uplifting,” said Secretary Davin. “We […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Launch of the Nation’s First Bakery Incubator

July 5, 2018
State-Supported Incubator to Assist Emerging Bakers in Launching Careers Pittsburgh, PA – Today Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders and partners in a cake-cutting ceremony for The Bakery Society Pittsburgh, a bakery incubator supporting a cohort of bakers-in-residence in the Mount Oliver neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. “This […]

Wolf Administration Hosts Demonstration of PA Business One-Stop Shop at Ben Franklin TechVentures in Bethlehem

June 26, 2018
Bethlehem, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin demonstrated Governor Wolf’s new PA Business One-Stop Shop, a tool designed to help entrepreneurs in all stages of starting and running a business, to small business owners at the Ben Franklin TechVentures technology incubator in Bethlehem. Secretary Davin also hosted […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of Green Knight Industrial Park, Highlighting Transformation of Brownfield Into Business-Ready Site

June 22, 2018
Wind Gap, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary Carol Kilko joined developers and local leaders in breaking ground for the Green Knight Industrial Park in Wind Gap, Northampton County. The approximately $5 million project will develop the 55-acre site – formerly used as a slate quarry and a tire […]

Governor Wolf Approves Funding to Help Berks County Job Seekers Overcome Work Barriers and Attain Manufacturing Careers

June 21, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of new funding to the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) to provide manufacturing career training to individuals with barriers, especially those for whom English is a second language. The new training program, developed using input from local manufacturers, will strengthen the area workforce and provide job […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Student Apprenticeship Opportunities with the School District of Philadelphia

June 19, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of an apprenticeship grant to the School District of Philadelphia to assist with the costs of its apprenticeship program for plumbers and electricians, enabling the district to strengthen its apprenticeship programs and put career and technical education students on career pathways within the school district. The […]

Wolf Administration Highlights State-Supported Blight Eradication Projects in Northumberland County

June 18, 2018
Shamokin, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local officials on a tour highlighting state-supported blight eradication work completed through Northumberland County’s county-wide blight elimination program. “Northumberland County has developed a unique blight elimination strategy,” said Deputy Secretary Vilello. “A core belief of the […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of GlassWorks Business Park in Clarion

June 15, 2018
Clarion, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined developers and local leaders in breaking ground for the GlassWorks Business Park in Clarion, Clarion County. The $39 million project will convert a 28.5-acre brownfield site formerly housing the Owens-Illinois Glass Plant into a compound with seven building pads ready […]

Governor Wolf Announces Increased Training Opportunities for Careers in Demand in Western Pennsylvania

June 15, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of two apprenticeship grants to assist with classroom training for 60 apprentices in Western Pennsylvania, enabling the recipients to strengthen and expand their apprenticeship programs. The funding, granted to Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #12 and Steamfitters Local Union 449 in Pittsburgh, will build on the […]

Wolf Administration Announces Approval of Nominated Economic Opportunity Zones

June 14, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has approved the commonwealth’s nominations for designation of 300 census tracts across Pennsylvania as Qualified Opportunity Zones. “Approval of our nominated tracts is an important step in the process of bringing critical investment […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Ribbon-cutting of Rail Park in Center City Philadelphia, Highlighting Governor’s Commitment to Community Revitalization

June 14, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the new Rail Park in Center City Philadelphia. The park is designed to serve as an informal, leafy green space with room to walk and sit for the Philadelphia community, and was supported […]

Wolf Administration Connects with Community Members in Pittsburgh during Cabinet in Your Community Event

June 13, 2018
Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Wolf Administration cabinet officials were joined by nearly 100 attendees for a Cabinet in Your Community event at the University of Pittsburgh. “This series is a great opportunity for communities to engage with their state government and learn about the commonwealth’s investments in their region,” said Governor Tom Wolf. “Last week […]

Governor Wolf Announces Funding to Support Classroom Training in Apprenticeship Programs for Four Central Pennsylvania Companies

June 13, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of apprenticeship grants to four central Pennsylvania businesses to assist with the costs of necessary classroom training that complements on-the-job training, enabling the companies to strengthen and expand their apprenticeship programs. The funding, which will build on the governor’s commitment to expanding job training opportunities for […]

Wolf Administration Announces Funding for Flood Protection for Pine Grove Residents and Businesses

June 7, 2018
Pine Grove, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined Senator David Argall, Representative Mike Tobash, and other elected officials to announce the approval of funding to support a comprehensive flood protection project in Pine Grove. This announcement comes after years of the administration working with the community to […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Loan Approvals for Six Projects in Five Counties, Supporting Nearly 100 Small Business Jobs Statewide

June 6, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program for six business projects in five counties across the commonwealth that will help create and retain nearly 100 jobs statewide. The loan funding will assist businesses with costs ranging from expanding pediatric services, to adding […]

Governor Wolf Announces AmerisourceBergen Selects Pennsylvania for Expansion of National Headquarters, Adding More Than 550 New Jobs

June 6, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that AmerisourceBergen, a global health care solutions provider, has selected Pennsylvania as the location to expand its national headquarters, a move that is expected to create more than 550 new family-sustaining jobs in Montgomery County where the expansion will take place. “This project is so significant not […]

Governor Wolf Announces Acutec Precision Aerospace to Invest in Meadville Through Facility Expansion, Creating 60 Jobs

June 5, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Acutec Precision Aerospace (Acutec), Inc., a woman-owned manufacturer of components and subassemblies for the aerospace industry that has been located in Crawford County for more than thirty years, will further invest in the city of Meadville by expanding its aerospace manufacturing facility located in the city […]

Wolf Administration Hosts Cabinet in Your Community Event in Slippery Rock

June 4, 2018
Slippery Rock, PA – Today, Wolf Administration cabinet officials were joined by community members for a Cabinet in Your Community event at Slippery Rock University. “The Cabinet in Your Community series has been hosted across the commonwealth to ensure that my administration has the best opportunity to have valuable dialogue with all Pennsylvanians,” said Governor […]

Secretary Davin Highlights State-Supported Downtown Beautification Projects During Walking Tour of Bedford

May 31, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local officials for a walking tour of downtown Bedford, Bedford County, highlighting the beautification of the business district using façade grants through DCED’s Keystone Communities program. “Revitalizing downtown districts is a top priority of the Wolf Administration because we know […]

Wolf Administration Announces Funding for Flood Protection for Bloomsburg Residents

May 30, 2018
Bloomsburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined Senator John Gordner, Representative David Millard, and other elected officials to announce the approval of funding to support a comprehensive flood protection project for the town of Bloomsburg. This announcement comes after years of the administration working with the community […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates IRIS USA Groundbreaking in Luzerne County, Commitment to Pennsylvania Jobs

May 25, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin praised the expansion of IRIS USA, a manufacturer and distributor of injection-molded plastic products, that will create 95 new Pennsylvania jobs and mark the first IRIS USA location on the east coast United States. “The groundbreaking of the Hazle Township facility […]

Secretary Davin Highlights DCED-Supported Community Revitalization Projects During Walking Tour of Lewistown

May 24, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local officials for a walking tour of downtown Lewistown, Mifflin County, highlighting successful state-supported beautification and development projects including façade rehabilitation in Monument Square, infrastructure improvements, and projects like Fountain Square and the Mann Edge Terrace apartment complex. “In our […]

Governor Wolf Announces Approval of Grant to Provide Manufacturing and Employability Skills to Young Adults in Berks County

May 24, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of new funding to Reading Area Community College (RACC) to provide young adults with basic manufacturing production and employability skills to help them get good-paying, reliable jobs with area manufacturers. “One of the most important ways we can strengthen our manufacturing sector is by providing Pennsylvanians […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Funding for Nine Projects to Promote Energy Efficiency and Spur Economic Development

May 22, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced nine new project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), that will benefit Pennsylvania residents and businesses through promoting energy efficiency and building out infrastructure to bring abundant energy to homes and commercial buildings. “Development of our energy infrastructure – whether through expanding access to natural gas, […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Approvals for Low-interest Loans to Support Family Farming Operations in Seven Counties

May 22, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced seven new low-interest loan approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority that will help small family farms make the necessary capital improvements to sustain and grow their livelihoods in Adams, Bedford, Berks, Columbia, Lancaster, Northumberland, and Snyder counties. “The survival of small family farms is not just essential […]

Governor Wolf Announces Support for New, No-Cost Manufacturing Training Program in North Central PA

May 17, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of new funding to Workforce Solutions of North Central Pennsylvania to provide trainees with electronics and machinery training at no cost to help them get jobs with local manufacturers. “One of the most important ways we can strengthen our workforce is to empower job seekers – […]

Governor Wolf Announces Spartan Motors Selects Lancaster as the Best Place to Support its Major Manufacturing Expansion Project

May 17, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced Spartan Motors, Inc., will be leveraging the highly skilled workforce of Ephrata, Lancaster County, by expanding and creating nearly 200 new jobs at its truck body manufacturing facility. “Spartan’s decision to expand right here in Pennsylvania demonstrates the strength of our manufacturing sector, which has been a […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of Significant Development Project on Erie Bayfront

May 11, 2018
Erie, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders in breaking ground on the first phase of the state-supported Harbor Place development project, a mixed-use residential and commercial center on Erie’s Bayfront that will draw businesses, investors, residents, and visitors. “In the past few years, Erie has […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Funding to Expand Machining, Welding Training Programs in Northwest Pennsylvania

May 11, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of new funding to the Precision Manufacturing Institute (PMI) in Crawford County to enhance its manufacturing training programs by adding more advanced trainings and placing an additional focus on employability skills that prospective workers need to get a job in manufacturing. “The purpose of the new […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates New Recreational Opportunities, Carbondale Riverwalk Improvements

May 10, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Executive Deputy Secretary Scott Dunkelberger, Department of Conservation of Natural Resources (DCNR) Deputy Secretary for Conservation and Technical Services Lauren S. Imgrund, and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) project manager April Hannon joined the Lackawanna Heritage Valley and local leaders for the ribbon cutting […]

Community Members Join Wolf Administration in Johnstown for Cabinet in Your Community Event

May 7, 2018
Johnstown, PA – Today, Wolf Administration cabinet officials were joined by community members for a Cabinet in Your Community event at the University of Pittsburgh’s Johnstown campus. “The exceptional discussion and positive energy this series has brought to Pennsylvania continued at today’s event in Johnstown,” said Governor Tom Wolf. “It’s important that we continue to […]

Wolf Administration Screens Documentary to Inspire Entrepreneurs and Discuss Small Business Issues in Pennsylvania

May 4, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and PA Commission for Women co-hosted a free film screening and panel discussion of the groundbreaking documentary Dream, Girl at the Pennsylvania State Museum in Harrisburg. The event is a part of a week-long celebration of PA Small Business Week, designed to recognize the […]

Governor Wolf Announces Grant for New Manufacturing Training Program in the Lehigh Valley

May 4, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of new funding to support the Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) in coordination with the Lehigh Carbon Community College and Workforce Board Lehigh Valley in the development of a new manufacturing training program for the Lehigh Valley. “In order to strengthen our manufacturing sector and empower our […]

Wolf Administration Announces Additional Funding for Flood Protection for Solomon Creek Area Residents

May 3, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin was joined by Senator John Yudichak, Representative Eddie Day Pashinski, and Mayor Anthony G. George to announce the approval of more than $1.4 million in additional funding through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program to protect the city of […]

Wolf Administration Announces Winners of First Annual Statewide “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Student Video Contest Awards

May 2, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, on behalf of Governor Wolf, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin and the Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) Secretary Jerry Oleksiak joined students and manufacturing leaders at the Forum Auditorium in Harrisburg to announce the winners of the statewide ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ (WSCM) Student […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Small Business Loan Approvals for Eight Projects in Six Counties, Supporting Nearly 700 Jobs

May 2, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program for eight business projects in six counties across the commonwealth that will help create and retain nearly 700 jobs statewide. “These projects approved today will help create and retain Pennsylvania jobs, and stand as great […]

Governor Wolf Launches New Fellowship Program to Connect Students and Manufacturers to Advance Innovation in Pennsylvania

May 1, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the opening of a new fellowship program through his Manufacturing PA Initiative designed to partner Pennsylvania’s best and brightest undergraduate and graduate students with local manufacturers to develop new technologies and advance innovation statewide. “While exploring all the ways in which we could advance technology and innovation in […]

Students, Community Members Join Wolf Administration in Williamsport for Cabinet in Your Community Event

April 30, 2018
Williamsport, PA – Today, Wolf Administration cabinet officials were joined by 175 attendees including 50 college students for a Cabinet in Your Community event at Lycoming College. “The exceptional discussion and positive energy this series has brought to Pennsylvania continued at today’s event in Williamsport,” said Governor Tom Wolf. “It’s important that we continue to […]

ADVISORY – HARRISBURG – MONDAY – Wolf Administration to Screen Documentary to Inspire Entrepreneurs and Discuss Small Business Issues in Pennsylvania

April 27, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – On Monday, the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and PA Commission for Women will co-host a free film screening and panel discussion of the groundbreaking documentary Dream, Girl at the Pennsylvania State Museum in Harrisburg. Dream, Girl chronicles a diverse group of women as they share their experiences of what […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Entrepreneurship, Tours Pajama Factory Makerspace at 2018 PA Wilds Creative Entrepreneur’s Conference

April 27, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Executive Deputy Secretary Scott Dunkelberger joined Lycoming County Commissioner Rick Mirabito and officials from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for a tour of the Pajama Factory in Williamsport, Lycoming County, and to meet with one of the makerspace’s tenants Equinox, a manufacturer […]

Governor Wolf Announces IRIS USA Expanding into Pennsylvania and Creating 95 New Jobs in Luzerne County

April 25, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that IRIS USA (IRIS), a manufacturer and distributor of injection-molded plastic products, will expand operations into Pennsylvania and establish a manufacturing facility in Hazle Township, Luzerne County, creating 95 new jobs. “Manufacturing has such a strong history in Pennsylvania, and with this expansion, IRIS is helping continue […]

Governor Wolf Announces Expansion of USSC Group, Creation of More Than 240 Manufacturing Jobs in Chester County

April 24, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that USSC Group (USSC), a manufacturer of custom seating and fire suppression products for the transit, military, and first responder markets, will expand its operations in Pennsylvania and establish a manufacturing facility in Uwchlan Township, Chester County, creating more than 240 new jobs. “The decision by USSC […]

Governor Wolf Announces Administration’s Efforts Helped More Than 2,000 Companies Train Their Existing Workforce

April 18, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the most recent impact figures for the incumbent worker training program funded through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). This past year, the administration supported the training of more than 44,000 employees at more than 800 companies statewide. A total of 120,000 workers at more […]

Governor Wolf Announces Funding to Increase Welding Training Opportunities in Bedford and Somerset Counties

April 17, 2018
Program established through governor’s new Manufacturing PA Initiative Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of new funding through the Pennsylvania Manufacturing Training-to-Career program to assist the Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center (GJCTC) in the creation of two new welding training programs in the region. “With these Manufacturing PA grants, GJCTC will […]

Secretary Davin Celebrates Manufacturing PA Grant to Robert Morris University, Tours Future Site of RMU Workforce Development Program

April 13, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined staff from Robert Morris University (RMU) to tour the Energy Innovation Center, a ‘living laboratory’ for education and workforce training programs, in Pittsburgh, highlighting the recent approval of a grant to RMU through Governor Wolf’s new Manufacturing PA program. “The […]

Governor Wolf Announces Creation of More than 1,000 Jobs Through Expansion of Bell & Evans

April 13, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Bell & Evans, a poultry processing and wholesale company, will expand its presence in Bethel Township, Lebanon County, creating more than 1,000 new jobs. “This expansion by one of our long-standing Pennsylvania businesses, Bell & Evans, is a truly transformational project,” Governor Wolf said. “Not only […]

Wolf Administration Recognizes Recipients of 2018 Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence

April 11, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – On behalf of Governor Tom Wolf, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin today recognized municipalities and local government officials for their dedication and commitment to strengthen their communities and better serve their residents. “More than any other level of government, our local governments often have the greatest and […]

Governor Wolf Announces Grant Approval to Robert Morris University through Manufacturing PA Initiative to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Workforce

April 10, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of a Pennsylvania Manufacturing Training-to-Career grant to Robert Morris University (RMU) in Allegheny County designed to provide those seeking jobs, in particular veterans, in the manufacturing sector with the skills they need to gain employment in a competitive global economy. The grant is part of […]

Governor Wolf Announces Pennsylvania Cherry to Create 42 New Jobs in Franklin County

April 10, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Pennsylvania Cherry LLC, a manufacturer of kiln-dried hardwood cherry, will establish operations in Mercersburg Borough, Franklin County, and will create more than 40 new Pennsylvania jobs. “Pennsylvania’s excellent location, abundance of natural resources, and prime business climate made the commonwealth the perfect site to establish Pennsylvania […]

Governor Wolf Announces Centene Management Company to Expand into Pennsylvania, Creating Nearly 300 Blair County Jobs

April 5, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Centene Management Company (CMC), a health care services provider, will expand into Allegheny Township, Blair County, creating nearly 300 new jobs. “This expansion by CMC represents a long-term investment in the Altoona area that will create hundreds of jobs and boost the regional economy,” Governor Wolf […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Approvals for Low-interest Loans to Support Eight Business Projects in Seven Counties, Supporting Nearly 400 Jobs

April 4, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program, including eight business projects in seven counties across the commonwealth that will help create and retain nearly 400 jobs statewide. “One of my top priorities as governor is to provide Pennsylvania businesses with the tools […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates 17 Community Development, Infrastructure Investments in New Kensington

April 2, 2018
Investments total more than $23 million since beginning of administration Harrisburg, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 12 Executive Joe Szczur, P.E joined local leaders, partners, and business executives to celebrate 17 impactful investments totaling more than $23 million made […]

Wolf Administration Encourages Students to Pursue Manufacturing Careers at the Northeast PA ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ Student Video Contest Awards

March 28, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Technology and Innovation Sheri Collins spoke at the inaugural “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” (WSCM) Student Video Contest Awards hosted by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center (NEPIRC). “WSCM is one of the best ways that we can reach young students […]

Wolf Administration Continues ‘Jobs That Pay’ Tour at Simcoach Games, Highlighting Governor Wolf’s Commitment to Workforce Development

March 27, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary Carol Kilko, Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Deputy Secretary Eileen Cipriani, and Department of Education (PDE) Deputy Secretary Debbie Reeves visited Simcoach Games, a developer of games that expose workers to job skills and connects them to real career opportunities in […]

Governor Wolf Announces New SUPERVALU Facility in Dauphin County, Creating Approximately 350 Jobs

March 23, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that SUPERVALU Inc., the largest public company grocery wholesaler in the United States, has selected the City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, for its new facility, a move that will create at least 350 new jobs. “Any time a large employer like SUPERVALU chooses to expand in Pennsylvania, […]

Governor Wolf Announces Approval of 11 Projects to Assist Local Governments with Municipal Planning and Shared Services

March 22, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of 11 projects through the Municipal Assistance Program (MAP) to assist local governments with planning for zoning, coordinating emergency services, and creating comprehensive plans. “Proper planning is crucial for the success of municipalities and local governments, as well as the families and businesses that reside […]

Governor Wolf Announces Extension of Tri-State Shale Coalition Agreement to Maximize Benefits of Natural Gas Resources

March 21, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the extension of a three-state agreement with Governor Jim Justice of West Virginia and Governor John Kasich of Ohio to collaborate on efforts to maximize the use of the shared natural gas resources in the Appalachian Basin. The extension of this agreement by all states signifies to […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Jobs in Berks County Through Expansion of Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern Pennsylvania

March 20, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern Pennsylvania (Haven), a hospital that provides inpatient acute-care treatment programs designed for adults, will be expanding its operations in Reading, Berks County, and will create 38 new jobs. “It’s always exciting to see Pennsylvania businesses growing and creating jobs, and especially […]

Governor Wolf Announces Approvals of 78 Projects to Promote Solar Energy in Pennsylvania

March 16, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced 78 new Solar Energy Program (SEP) project approvals in 22 counties through the Commonwealth Finance Authority (CFA) which will expand solar energy implementation and promote development across Pennsylvania. “Pennsylvania’s diverse energy portfolio is one of our strongest assets, and expanding the use of solar energy across the […]

Governor Wolf Announces Investments for 78 Community Development and Infrastructure Projects

March 16, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced 78 new project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) drawing from the Local Share Account (LSA) for Luzerne County and the Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE). The projects will support community development initiatives throughout Luzerne County for building renovations, blight elimination, infrastructure improvement, and will bring natural […]

Governor Wolf Announces Expansion of Grove Collaborative, Inc., Creating 100 New Lancaster County Jobs

March 15, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Grove Collaborative, Inc. (Grove), a natural home focused e-commerce company delivering healthy and sustainable products directly to consumers, will be expanding its operations into Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, and will create 100 new Pennsylvania jobs. “Grove’s expansion is excellent news for Lancaster County workers, and we are […]

Secretary Davin Continues ‘Jobs That Pay’ Tour at Cumberland Valley Analytical Services, Highlighting Governor Wolf’s Commitment to Attracting Jobs to Pennsylvania

March 13, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin was joined by Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Cheryl Cook and local leaders to continue the ‘Jobs that Pay’ tour at Cumberland Valley Analytical Services, Inc. (CVAS), a chemistry forage lab serving the dairy industry, in Waynesboro, Franklin County, highlighting Governor […]

Governor Wolf Outlines PAsmart, New Workforce Development Initiative to Help Pennsylvanians Get Job Training

March 9, 2018
Announcement made during tour of New Century Careers Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf outlined his plans for PAsmart – a new workforce development initiative that helps connect Pennsylvanians with resources for working and training in Pennsylvania. The governor made the announcement during a tour of New Century Careers, a Southwestern Pennsylvania workforce development […]

Secretary Davin Continues ‘Jobs That Pay’ Tour at Curbs Plus, Highlighting Governor Wolf’s Commitment to Pennsylvania Manufacturing

March 8, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin continued the ‘Jobs that Pay’ tour at Curbs Plus, Inc., a manufacturer of roof curbs for HVAC units, highlighting Governor Tom Wolf’s commitment to supporting Pennsylvania manufacturing. “It’s always exciting to visit a company that we’ve supported in the past, but […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Approvals for Low-interest Loans to Support 15 Business Projects in 13 Counties, Supporting Nearly 500 Jobs

March 7, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program for 15 business projects in 13 counties across the commonwealth that will help create and retain nearly 500 jobs statewide. “From supporting manufacturers to assisting our farmers, these projects will provide a boost to several […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Neighborhood Revitalization Project in New Castle, Praises Public-Private Sector Collaboration

March 1, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders and community development professionals in New Castle, Lawrence County, to celebrate the approval of a community revitalization project in the South Side neighborhood. The project was funded through DCED’s Neighborhood Partnership Program (NPP) that will leverage private […]

Wolf Administration Encourages Students to Pursue Manufacturing Careers

February 28, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Business Financing Carol Kilko spoke at the fifth annual “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” (WSCM) Student Video Contest Awards hosted by the Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC). “This initiative has been such a fantastic tool for not just engaging our students and […]

College Students, Community Members Join Wolf Administration in East Stroudsburg for Cabinet in Your Community Event

February 27, 2018
Town-hall style event is the eighth in a statewide series of regional initiative updates East Stroudsburg, PA – Today, Wolf Administration cabinet officials were joined by almost 200 attendees including community members and college students for a Cabinet in Your Community event at East Stroudsburg University. This was the eighth in a series of town-hall […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Expansion of Existing Amazon Tech Hub in Pittsburgh, Creation of More Than 100 Jobs

February 22, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, on behalf of Governor Tom Wolf, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined Amazon officials and local leaders to celebrate the expansion of the company’s tech hub in Pittsburgh, which will create 125 new tech jobs in the city. The tech hub, which invents and builds new […]

Secretary Davin Visits TechCelerator @Carlisle Business Incubator, Promotes Governor Wolf’s New PA Business One-Stop Shop

February 14, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local economic development leaders, legislators, and small business owners at the Ben Franklin TechCelerator @Carlisle to discuss how Governor Tom Wolf’s new PA Business One-Stop Shop can help entrepreneurs and small business owners start, operate, and grow their business. The […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Approvals for Low-interest Loans to Support 20 Small Business Projects in 13 Counties, Supporting More Than 1,100 Jobs

February 8, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program for 20 small business projects in 13 counties across the commonwealth that will help create and retain more than 1,100 jobs statewide. “One of the best ways we can encourage businesses to grow and create […]

Governor Wolf Launches PA Business One-Stop Shop to Support Pennsylvania Entrepreneurship

February 7, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf launched the new PA Business One-Stop Shop to serve as a sole source to guide entrepreneurs and small businesses through all stages of development, from planning and startup to operation and expansion. “I know first-hand how difficult it can be as a business owner to navigate through the […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Creation of More Than 3,400 Jobs, Generation of $370 Million in Private Investment in Bethlehem Business Park Project

January 30, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders and economic development professionals to celebrate the creation of 3,450 jobs through a massive revitalization project that redeveloped the former Bethlehem Steel site and was supported by the Business in Our Sites (BOS) program. “This project is […]

Wolf Administration Announces Details of Easton Infrastructure Project Supporting Businesses, Residents, and Visitors

January 30, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders and economic development professionals to announce the details of a recently-approved parking garage infrastructure project in Easton, Northampton County funded through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). “This critical infrastructure project is a necessary component of a […]

Governor Wolf Announces PAC Worldwide to Create More Than 160 New Manufacturing Jobs Through Expansion into Pennsylvania

January 24, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that PAC Worldwide (PAC), a manufacturer of flexible packaging, will expand into Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County, creating more than 160 new jobs. “It’s telling that, after exploring where it can best maximize its growth in the northeast U.S., PAC chose Pennsylvania,” Governor Wolf said. “My administration […]

Governor Wolf Announces Investments in 79 Community Development, Infrastructure Projects in Monroe and Surrounding Counties

January 23, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced several new project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) drawing from the Local Share Account (LSA) for Monroe County. The projects will support community development initiatives throughout Monroe County, as well as Carbon, Lackawanna, Northampton, Pike, and Wayne counties. “The Local Share Account gives us the […]

Governor Wolf Announces Approval of Seven Business Development Projects Projected to Create More Than 2,300 Jobs Statewide

January 23, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced five new Business in Our Sites (BOS) project approvals and two new Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE) project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support redevelopment projects projected to create more than 2,300 jobs. “Two of the most important components that business look for when they’re […]

Governor Wolf Announces VF Corporation to Expand into Pennsylvania, Creating More Than 175 New Jobs

January 18, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that VF Corporation (VF), a provider of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear, and accessories, will expand into in Jonestown, Lebanon County, creating more than 175 new jobs. “Originally founded in Pennsylvania, VF has a long history in our state,” said Governor Wolf. “We’re pleased that VF has chosen […]